Northwood Tests Phased Array Antenna Technology Developed in Four Months
Northwood Space announced last week a successful test with Planet Labs of phased array Earth-to-space antenna technology for use in satellite ground stations. “Our multi-beam system achieved bidirectional communications links over the full duration of a pass, running nominal operations…
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for Planet,” said a news release: “We achieved commanding capabilities on our very first shot.” Northwood said it built and deployed the antenna in four months, “less time than it takes many companies to repair a parabolic dish.” Former TV actor and singer Bridgit Mendler leads the startup. "At Northwood we’re taking on the big task of transforming connectivity between Earth and space” and “a few days ago we made meaningful progress,” Mendler said on X.